I’m committed to running a positive campaign based on facts despite the misinformation being spread by Republicans and my primary opponent’s supporters.

So here are some facts you may not know about this race:

I’m a lifelong Democrat who has spent 20 years in the Hudson Valley showing up to advance progressive values and policies, support the LGBTQ community, promote unions, protect marginalized groups, and stand up to hate.

My primary opponent has a new running mate: a Trump voter who donated thousands of dollars to Marc Molinaro, Sue Serino, the NYS Young Republicans, and other right-wing causes. My opponent helped him get on the ballot to run against Democrats, and in exchange, he received his endorsement.

I’ve volunteered thousands of hours for Democratic and progressive causes and candidates, including efforts to protect our farms and open spaces and promote smart growth in our community.

My primary opponent only became a Democrat a few years ago when his business partner ran for Congress. Until now, he has never been involved in local progressive causes or politics.

When Delgado ran for Congress in 2018, I was there helping his campaign. My opponent did not show up to vote.

When Pat Ryan ran against Molinaro, I got involved. My opponent? A no-show at the voting booth.

In fact, my opponent in this primary has missed 65% of the political elections and 2/3 of the school elections he could have voted in.

I’m proud of my record. I got involved two decades ago, helping to elect leaders and pass laws that protected our farms from development, preserved our open spaces, and prioritized growth in our villages.

I served for years as a volunteer on the Red Hook Planning Board, and later, the Zoning Board of Appeals, learning the ropes before running for elected office.

As a legislator, I passed term limits, ethics reform, and helped write the county’s Independent Redistricting law. I advocated for more resources to be allocated to the opioid epidemic and the mental health crisis. I held the administration accountable for construction cost overruns and poor planning practices.

In the last 18 months, I have led the fight to block a sales tax hike, organized efforts to restore the county bus line, funded new mental health services for our district, and allocated $2 million to reduce ambulance response times.

Being a county legislator means showing up and working hard as part of a team to do what’s best for our county. That’s why I’m so proud to have received endorsements from so many of my fellow legislators who can attest to my years of hard work on your behalf.

I have a proven track record of representing the people of our district and beating Republicans. This is not a safe district – it elected a Republican not long before I ran for office. We need a candidate who we know will work hard and show up to win in November.

Join me and my campaign and fight for our progressive values. Election Day is June 24.